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Take a walk in Kluane

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Take a walk in Kluane ... cont’d

OO nn tt hh ee CC oo vv eerr Fall is descending on Kluane National Park Photo: Lauren Humble

What’s Inside Fall Kluane Hike .....................2 Yukon See It Here ...................4 My Mother’s Kitchen ................5 Seasonal Recipes ....................8 Aussie Girl .......................... 10

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alone is saturated with a beautiful display of fall creeping in, in the best way.

If you want to do something a little more relaxed or take the kids on a nature walk, I highly recommend the Dezadeash River walk. It’s only about 5.5 kilometres round-trip (if you stick to the main trail), and flat. It’s less adventurous than I generally opt for, but if you happen to be in the area, make the stop. You can find the trailhead by following signs on the right-hand side (if you’re coming from Whitehorse direction) of the highway just as you pass through the south end of Haines Junction, a little ways after the Alaska Highway turnoff.

The trail is well-marked and alternates between a wide dirt path and a boardwalk scattered with information boards. Despite

the name, there aren’t views of the river the whole way; it’s more of a forest walk with some incredible viewing points, to scope out wildlife and the colours of the season. Despite it’s easy accessibility, it’s not overrun; I went on a Sunday and only saw about four other people. Keep in mind that bear sightings in the area are common, so please keep pets on leashes and children within view—and make a bit of noise around corners.

Enjoy the brilliance of fall, and finish up with an “obligatory” Village Bakery treat—even if you didn’t work that hard for it (I won’t tell if you don’t).

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From My Mother’s Kitchen with Murray Martin

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f you are from the 1930s and ‘40s, you may still long for those old-fashioned baked breads of all different tastes. You will also know what was in them and, to me, that is what is most important.

Remember, those were the days when a man was sure, when walking down the street, that the woman walking with him was on the inside of the sidewalk (otherwise it was like advertising that the lady was “for sale”).

To honour the lady folks, men always opened the door for them and never walked into a building ahead of them. To truly show respect for the women folk, we men never wore a hat in a building where there were ladies. Sadly, how times have changed.

Well, not for me ... It makes me feel good practising those old-fashioned ideas.

TODAY I BAKED OLD-FASHIONED BANANA NUT BREAD

I LOVE OLD-FASHIONED DATE LOAF

Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp soda 2 cups flour ½ cup walnuts 1 egg 2 mashed bananas

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped dates 1 cup chopped walnuts A little mixed peel ½ cup sugar 2-1/2 cups flour 11 tsp vanilla 1 tsp soda in a little water Lemon extract 1 cup butter 3 eggs Method: Mix and bake in a loaf pan for about 1 hour at 350℉.

Method: Mix and pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake in a slow oven for 1 hour.

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Old-fashioned walnut bread is one of the bread recipes from the 1930s and 1940s shared by Murray Martin

OLD-FASHIONED CRANBERRY BREAD Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp soda ¾ cup orange juice 1 Tbsp grated rind 1 egg 2 cups chopped cranberries ½ cup shortening Salt to taste Method: Sift the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Combine juice, rind and egg. Pour into the flour mix-

ture and mix enough to just dampen. Carefully fold in the nuts and berries. Spoon into the greased loaf pan and spread corners higher than the center.

Bake at 360℉ for 1 hour. Remove from the pan and cool. Store 24 hours before cutting.

FROM THE ‘40s: OLD-FASHIONED WALNUT BREAD Ingredients: 3 cups sifted white flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 lightly beaten egg 1 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup white sugar

1 tsp salt ¼ cup melted shortening 1 tsp vanilla Method: Sift flour with sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, shortening, milk and vanilla to dry mixture.

Stir just until all flour is moistened. Add walnuts. Turn batter into greased 9x3x5 loaf pan. Bake at 350℉ for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Murray Martin shares recipes from the 1940s and ‘50s with us. Questions or comments about his stories can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Fri. Sep. 14 to Sun. Sep. 16 New Works - Halin de Repentigny The Old Fire Hall New work by Yukon artist Halin de Repentigny. 336-4896 Until Fri. Sep. 28 Art Exhibit - Kari Lehr North End Gallery Kari is known for her bright coloured “portraits” of bears, which have become very popular in the Yukon over the past few years.

Until Sat. Sep. 29 Art Exhibit - Chu Niikwän Artist Residency Arts Underground Showcases new work created by the three participating artists during the inaugural Chu Niikwän Artist Residency.

Until Tue. Oct. 2 Art Exhibit - The Space Around the Norton by Meshell Melvin Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Until Fri. Oct. 12 SOVA So Far Yukon Arts Centre A multidisciplinary exhibition of over 30 works celebrating the artistry and creativity of Alumni of the Yukon School of Visual Arts in Dawson City.

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Wed. Sep. 12 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Thu. Sep. 13 Gold Rush Jam 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Thu. Sep. 13 Ginger Jam 8:00 pm Epic Pizza Fully electric jam session with PA system, drum kit and guitars provided to musicians. Featuring guest co-hosts and performers.

Thu. Sep. 13 Mossy Raven 8:00 pm Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Fri. Sep. 14 Mackenzie Brown 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri. Sep. 14 Open Mic Night 8:30 pm Town & Mountain Hotel Share your music with us in a friendly, attentive atmosphere.

Fri. Sep. 14 to Sat. Sep. 15 Karaoke 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sun. Sep. 16 Jam Session 5:00 pm 98 Hotel Sun. Sep. 16 Stockstill & Rose 7:30 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon. Sep. 17 Monday Night Jam 8:00 pm The Social House Bring your own instrument or play one supplied. Sing some tunes for your friends or sit in and play along.

Tue. Sep. 18 Cafe des Voix 7:00 pm Baked Cafe Local jazz vocalists performing with pianist Grant Simpson and guest musicians, For more info email cafedesvoix@gmail.com.

Wed. Sep. 19 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 pm Epic Pizza goes till we are done!

Wed. Sep. 19 Brett Kissel Live 8:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Tickets online.

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed. Sep. 12 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Sep. 12 EMR Library Gigantic Book Sale for the Food Bank 12:00 pm Energy, Mines & Resources Library, Room 335, Elijah Smith Building Annual Gigantic Book Sale to raise funds for the Whitehorse Food Bank.

667-3111 Wed. Sep. 12 Official Opening of Whistle Bend Place 1:30 pm Whistle Bend Place Opening remarks will start at 1:30, and tours will run from 2:15 to 7 p.m. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Wed. Sep. 12 Visible Mending 6:30 pm ItsyBitsy Yarn Store Repair, don’t replace. Working with both knits and wovens, we will use colourful yarns and embroidery floss to mend tears and holes with style. Email itsybitsy.yarnstore@ gmail.com to register.

Wed. Sep. 12 Public Lecture - Dr. Lori Haskell 7:00 pm Yukon College Held in the lecture hall, understand how brain circuitry is altered by fear and trauma, the effect on memory recall and presentation and identify complicated victim responses.

Wed. Sep. 12 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. Sep. 12 Chamber Choir 7:45 pm Chamber Choir Chamber Choir - auditioned a capella group needs experienced tenors and basses. 668-6059 Wed. Sep. 12 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu. Sep. 13 Marketing Communications 101 8:00 am Aasman Brand Communications Call 667-7545 or email business@ whitehorsechamber.ca for more information.

Thu. Sep. 13 Chimney Sweeping 8:00 am Whitehorse, Yukon Chimney sweeping techniques and to the roles and responsibilities of chimney sweeps. to register call 604-9414172 or email zigi@telus.net

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Thu. Sep. 13 EMR Library Gigantic Book Sale for the Food Bank 12:00 pm Energy, Mines & Resources Library, Room 335, Elijah Smith Building Annual Gigantic Book Sale to raise funds for the Whitehorse Food Bank. 667-3111 Thu. Sep. 13 Fireweed Community Market Outdoor Market 3:00 pm Shipyards Park Local produce, baked goods, live plants, local meats, Yukon art, crafted treasures and more Thu. Sep. 13 Business After Hours North of Ordinary 5:00 pm NVD Place RSVP:email: Andrei Samson at business@ whitehorsechamber.ca Thu. Sep. 13 Chess Corner 6:30 pm Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu. Sep. 13 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 pm Christ Church Cathedral Fri. Sep. 14 Dusk’a Friday Language Lunches 12:00 pm Duska Head Start and Family Learning Center Bring a bag lunch and come learn Southern Tutchone with our special guest speakers. Call Erin Pauls for more information 633-7816. All Kwanlin citizens and staff are welcome!

Fri. Sep. 14 EMR Library Gigantic Book Sale for the Food Bank 12:00 pm Energy, Mines & Resources Library, Room 335, Elijah Smith Building Annual Gigantic Book Sale to raise funds for the Whitehorse Food Bank. 667-3111 Fri. Sep. 14 Professional Comedy & Cabaret Writers Workshop 6:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Further develop their already strong writing skills and challenge themselves in new ways. Email larrikinentertainment@gmail.com or call 335 2288 to register.

Fri. Sep. 14 Yarn Yoga 7:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga 30 minutes of yoga, an hour of crochet/knitting, and then more yoga! Suitable for beginners in crafting and in yoga. Call 334-8599 for more information.

Fri. Sep. 14 Comedy Blitzkreig! 8:00 pm The Guild Hall Kathleen McGee and Jenny Hamilton perform!

Sat. Sep. 15 Whitehorse Flea Market 9:00 am ChangingGear Find treasures, local music, food and much more, for more information email info@whitehorseflea.ca or phone 393-4327.

Sat. Sep. 15 Household Hazardous Waste Day 10:00 am Waste Management Facility View full list of acceptable materials online.

Sat. Sep. 15 The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 2018 10:00 am Fish Lake Road Meet at McIntyre Marsh Gazebo @ Junction of Fish Lake Rd & Copper Haul Rd Supporting clean healthy ecosystems by keep all shorelines free of litter.

Everyone is welcome, lunch provided.

Sat. Sep. 15 Dog Wash Fundraiser 10:00 am The Feed Store Pet Junction All profit goes to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter Sat. Sep. 15 Combat for Stage - Basic Unarmed 10:30 am Alpine Bakery Guest fight director and stunt man Kevin Robinson to offer stage combat workshops,learn basics of Safety, Story, and Style for performance combat.

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Sat. Sep. 15 Dog Puller Championship Yukon 1:00 pm Shipyards Park Watch the dogs compete. Good music, good times and lots of action. Admission is free, contact Carol Foster at yukon.predators@gmail.com for more information.

Sat. Sep. 15 Dinner & Dragons 1:00 pm The Guild Hall A themed dining event for players of all skill levels. Register online.

Sat. Sep. 15 Combat for Screen - Techniques & Tips 2:00 pm Alpine Bakery Guest fight director and stunt man Kevin Robinson to offer stage combat workshops, build fights and talk about angles, lenses, editing, and timing.

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Sat. Sep. 15 Tobagonian Boil Up 6:00 pm Antoinette’s Restaurant A decade of Caribbean infused culinary adventures with a unique seafood boil up, call 668-3505 to make a reservation.

Sat. Sep. 15 Crib Tournament 6:15 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 Crib tournaments every Saturday - Member and non-members welcome.

Sun. Sep. 16 CPPC Forum 2018 Transforming Public Procurement 8:00 am Whitehorse, Yukon An opportunity to participate in open forums and workshops that deal with our most current and pressing issues and challenges.

Sun. Sep. 16 Whitehorse Scrabble Club 1:00 pm Best Western Gold Rush Inn Are you a wordy person, put your words to the test and join the Scrabble Club. Must be 19+ Sun. Sep. 16 Playing with Creative Muse – Acrylic Painting 1:00 pm Arts Underground Experimentation, which cultivates a creative imagination to break through artistic barriers..

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Register in person at Arts Underground or call 667-4080. Ages 14+ All skill Levels welcome Sun. Sep. 16 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 pm Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun. Sep. 16 Poker Run Fundraiser and Hot Hound #4 4:00 pm Takhini Hotsprings Fundraiser for the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter, 1 mile trail at the Takhini Hot Pools. Run or walk with your dog!

Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Sun. Sep. 16 Available Light Cinema: A Skin So Soft 7:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre A careful documentary observation of six modern-day gladiators in Quebec: Jean-François, Ronald, Alexis, Cédric, Benoit and Maxim. Esteemed genre-bending filmmaker Denis Côté in attendance for a post-screening Q&A. Mon. Sep. 17 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 am Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon. Sep. 17 Available Light Cinema: Gurrumul 6:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre Blind from birth, Dr Gurrumul Yunupingu found his identity through song and the haunting voice that has already become legend.

Mon. Sep. 17 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 pm Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome.

For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon. Sep. 17 Euchre Night 6:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 254 667-2802 Mon. Sep. 17 Whitehorse Choir 7:15 pm Whitehorse United Church Try a session for free and bring a friend. Come early to avoid lineups.

688-6059 Mon. Sep. 17 Available Light Cinema: Eighth Grade 8:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre The plot follows the life and struggles of an eighth-grader, played by Elsie Fisher, during her last week of classes before embarking for high school.

Tue. Sep. 18 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 pm Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463.

Wed. Sep. 19 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 pm Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed. Sep. 19 Learn to Crochet 6:30 pm ItsyBitsy Yarn Store Please register in advance for classes by calling 335-9276 or by email contact@ itsy-bitsy.ca Wed. Sep. 19 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 pm Whitehorse United Church Wed. Sep. 19 Chamber Choir 7:45 pm Chamber Choir Chamber Choir - auditioned a capella group needs experienced tenors and basses.

668-6059 Wed. Sep. 19 Fall Bhangra Dance Classes 7:45 pm Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Facilitated by Gurdeep Pandher, Register online.

Wed. Sep. 19 Hump Day Trivia 9:00 pm Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed. Sep. 12 Potluck Play 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre A variety of hands-on activities inspired by stories including paint, glue, fabric and food. All Ages Wed. Sep. 12 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Sep. 12 Baby Talk Session: Adjustment to Parenthood 1:30 pm Whitehorse Health Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and concerns you may have as your baby reaches milestones.

Thu. Sep. 13 Jennihouse Kids Concert Claire Ness and the Family Band 4:00 pm Shipyards Park Indoor if it is cold, outdoor if it is warm. Bring your supper and come enjoy some live music for the whole family.

Thu. Sep. 13 Mindfulness for Families 6:30 pm LDAY Centre for Learning 5 classes is for parents and children (8 yrs +) who want to learn more about what Mindfulness is, a light snack is provided. To register call 668-5167 or email ed@ ldayukon.com.

Thu. Sep. 13 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri. Sep. 14 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri. Sep. 14 Baby Senses 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Babies will be introduced to a world of sensory delights, as well as songs & rhymes while parents and caregivers have an opportunity to meet, chat and share. Ages Baby - 18 months Fri. Sep. 14 Back to School All Ages Dance!

7:00 pm North of Ordinary Experience Center DJKJ will be providing some great music with some serious beats! This event is free, but donations to the Tahltan Strong Fire relief are welcome! No drugs or alcohol! Just happiness and dancing!

Fri. Sep. 14 Girls Club 7:30 pm Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat. Sep. 15 North of 60 end of Summer Soccer Tournament 10:00 am Vanier Catholic Secondary For more info or to register call 3362150 or email edgarmusonda@gmail.com Sat. Sep. 15 Teddy Bear Clinic 10:00 am Whitehorse General Hospital Bring your teddy or other loved stuffie for a free check up!

Sat. Sep. 15 Free Day in the Clothing Room 10:00 am Church of the Nazarene Children’s, Mens and Womens clothing that was freely received, freely we want to give. Call 633-4903 for more information.

Sat. Sep. 15 Youth Magic League 11:00 am Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Cards from all Magic sets are legal. 60 card format. Ages 18 and under.

Sat. Sep. 15 New - Sealed League Saturdays 1:00 pm Titan Gaming Cafe Every Saturday we’re inviting players to come down to play some sealed league games. Play 3 games and get a bonus promo card!

Sat. Sep. 15 Family Drop In Gymnastics 3:00 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Call 668-4794 for more information.

Sat. Sep. 15 Fortnite Duo Tournaments 4:30 pm Titan Gaming Cafe Duo (2 vs 2) format.Up to 5 teams playing simultaneously.

Sun. Sep. 16 Playspace Drop-in (All Ages) 10:00 am Heart Of Riverdale Sun. Sep. 16 Family Drop-in with Story Time (All Ages) 10:00 am Family Literacy Centre Sun. Sep. 16 Core Set 2019 Championship 12:00 pm Titan Gaming Cafe Who’s gonna win the mat? Time to wrap up M19 with a bang!

Draft Championship Draft begins at 1 pm Mon. Sep. 17 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 am Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Mon. Sep. 17 People from your Neighborhood 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre Visitors from different professions will share what their daily work entails with Children.

Tue. Sep. 18 Science Magic 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre A chance to explore science and technology together, stretch your minds and learn problem solving skills. All Ages Tue. Sep. 18 Youth Drop In Gymnastics 7:45 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information.

Wed. Sep. 19 Potluck Play 10:30 am Family Literacy Centre A variety of hands-on activities inspired by stories including paint, glue, fabric and food. All Ages Wed. Sep. 19 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Sep. 19 Baby Talk Session: Parent Child Interaction 1:30 pm Whitehorse Health Centre Bring your baby, let us inform and discuss topics related to the health and concerns you may have as your baby reaches milestones.

Wed. Sep. 19 Peer Mentor Youth Group 6:00 pm Yukon Association for Community Living Make new friends, get active, build confidence, be a leader, call 667-4606 or email yacpeermentor@gmail.com for details.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Wednesdays Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 am Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed. Sep. 12 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon AGM 5:30 pm Whitehorse Public Library Held in the Community Room, Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP 6687911 if you plan to attend. 668-7911

Wed. Sep. 12 Porter Creek Secondary School Council’s AGM 6:30 pm Porter Creek Secondary School Thu. Sep. 13 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 pm Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu. Sep. 13 Wood Smoke in Whitehorse Neighbourhoods 3:00 pm Shipyards Park For more information about wood smoke and for a list of other open houses, please call 667-5456.

Thu. Sep. 13 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 pm Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome.

867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Sat. Sep. 15 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 am A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sat. Sep. 15 For the Sake of the Children 1:00 pm Yukon Inn Learn about family law, the effects of separation or divorce on adults and children, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov. yk.ca Sat. Sep. 15 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 pm Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Tue. Sep. 18 Green Drinks! 5:00 pm Coast High Country Inn Everyone is welcome! Network with a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government, consultants, business, and more!

Tue. Sep. 18 Brave New Writing Workshop 7:00 pm Brave New Writing Join us to work that creative muscle in a warm and supportive environment. This is a guided creative writing workshop using prompts to inspire, engage, and explore. Bring your favourite journal and a pen and get ready to write. Admission by donation.

Wed. Sep. 19 Managing Conflict after Separation or Divorce 5:30 pm Yukon Inn Learn how to renegotiate personal boundaries and develop parenting strategies, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov.yk.ca

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Igniting their passion to fight fire Ember Fire Academy equips women, ages 16 and over, with the skills and resources to make life-saving decisions

by Kylie Campbell

What is the Ember Fire Academy?

It’s a free, intensive program for women to experience the challenging task of being a firefighter. The intention is to promote firefighting as a career option for women and to encourage them to volunteer within the Yukon’s various emergency services.

The weeklong training is femaleled, with the support of both male and female staff, working on the operations of firefighting scenarios.

Kiara Adams, chief of the Ember Academy (the only female structural firefighter in the Yukon), and two other female firefighters from North Vancouver, were the primary instructors.

Twelve female recruits, ranging from 17 to 37 years old—fresh from high school, to working moms—attended the 4th Ember Fire Academy that gave the women an opportunity to push themselves.

The experience

u Day 1

On the first morning, a group of strangers came together at the

Golden Horn Volunteer Fire Department (GHVFD) located just outside Whitehorse city limits, near Carcross cut-off. After introductions, safety briefing and physical training, the women began their education on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)—vital equipment for all structural firefighters.

We learned how to wear and use the equipment, and after lunch it was time to utilize the search drill classroom instruction in a practical environment. Getting used to being covered completely in heavy equipment and breathing as though you’re in a scuba diving situation can be intimidating. To learn search drill technique, we had to experience what it would be like if a room was filled with smoke (without actually simulating it). This meant putting garbage bags over the full SCBA and PPE. For anyone, like myself, with a fear of confined spaces, this was one of the biggest challenges to face. As I convinced myself that I wouldn’t suffocate (I had access to air), I had to learn to breathe and overcome the fear. My partner and I were both nervous but worked together to complete the search drills. We could not see or rely on our partners, so we learned the skills that were vital to firefighting.

I surprised myself as I completed each of the tasks.

After intense search drills, Kiara Adams taught a fire-behaviour lesson, an impressive chemistry les-

Riding in a fire truck should be every little kid’s dream— cause it’s awesome son and practical demonstration of what fire is and how it behaves.

u Day 2

On the second day, especially for those of us who didn’t work out on a daily basis, we were certainly feeling all of those physical training burpees and pushups. After our safety briefing and physical training, we donned our gear and were driven in fire trucks to visit the Carcross Volunteer Fire Department where we would spend two days training.

At Carcross, on our first day, we worked with firefighting equipment including hydrants, extinguishers, ladders, communications, pumps and hoses. Our day wasn’t complete after the exhausting, physically demanding day. We stayed in Carcross for the evening with the wildland fire crew who set up wall tents for us.

In the evening, there was a really interesting talk about wildland firefighting, with the Yukon Government, and firefighting in the Yukon. There were demonstrations

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ast year, when I arrived in the Yukon, I saw an article on the Ember Fire Academy, a Yukon Government Protective Service program. There were images of women breaking apart cars and fighting fires and I thought, Wow, what an incredible experience and tasked myself with working towards getting a spot in the 2018 training.

Using extinguishers in combatting different types of fire and explanations of how structural firefighting was different than wildland firefighting.

u Day 3

In the morning we awoke in beautiful Carcross for another intensive day of training in technical rope rescue, hazmat and confined space. The morning was spent with the XY Charlie Crew, the First Nation wildland firefighting crew, in understanding the physical requirements for wildland service.

Afterwards, we drove to Mon-

tana Mountain where we were introduced to technical rope rescue, which pushed some trainees outside their comfort zones with height.

During lunch, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) officers gave a presentation on joining services in the communities, focusing on first aid. The afternoon was spent practising some intensive confinedspace and hazmat drills, which certainly pushed my own limits of cont’d on page 13 ...

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Igniting their passion to fight fire ... continued from page 10

Learning how fire behaves and combatting it

afternoon used all of our skills to conduct a fire attack scenario.

GHVFD has a fire scenario trailer, which allows volunteers to practice what it’s like to be in a structural fire (with actual fire).

The scenario works on propane fire within the trailer, which has obstacles like stairs for the trainees to practice.

There's so much to see!

Fall colours Animals in rut Southbound Migration

u Day 6 the vehicles with our hoses. Unable to hear, we battled flames in the heat and sun while our adrenalin was still pulsating; but honestly, we were feeling bad-ass as we extinguished the flames. claustrophobia.

After a jam-packed two days of training in Carcross, that afternoon it was time to ride back in fire trucks to GHVFD.

u Day 4

By Thursday, muscles we didn’t know we had were tired because we never used them. And we were exhausted from pushing our comfort zones and limits. Now it was time for some of the fun stuff ...

After physical training, it was time to learn to do auto extrication (rescuing someone trapped in a vehicle). The Golden Horn Volunteer Fire Department provided a number of old cars for us to practice with. We started with breaking windows and working with tools, such as the Jaws of Life, to disassemble the vehicles and extricate our “patients.” The tools were heavy, but impressive in their ability to break a car to pieces.

After lunch, we focused on vehicle fires and strategies to approach and put out fires. We put on firefighting gear with oxygen and the vehicles were lit on fire.

Adrenalin pulsed as we approached

u Day 5

Friday was for refining skills, bringing all of our training together to attack a fire. First we learned about the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), the team, on crews, that assists fellow firefighters that require immediate extrication from a situation.

We practised a real-life scenario whereby, as a team, we prepared with SCBA kits, with team leaders and roles, to rescue victims inside small smoke-filled rooms. As I focused on my breathing (and not on the fact that I was entering a small space where I wouldn’t be able to see), my heart felt as though it was pumping outside of my chest.

We entered the room, focusing on the techniques we had been taught throughout the week—how to manoeuvre in a smoke-filled environment, how to communicate and search when you were unable to see more than a couple of centimetres in front of you ... It took a lot of energy to focus on staying inside the room. We worked together and got our patient out.

We trained further with ladder rescue and used skills such as confined-space maneuvering, with objects such as wires in the way. The

Using the tools for auto extrication

The last day of training involved a fire ground scenario. All trainees, in teams, began in the hall, and as the call came in with the emergency situation, we donned our gear and got on fire trucks to go to the scenario.

We followed protocol and training, working together to combat the fire and rescue patients.

All 12 women successfully completed the fourth academy. Ember Fire Academy Chief Kiara Adams, Fire Marshall James Paterson and Deputy Fire Marshall Colin O’Neil presented our certificates.

Ember Fire Academy is an incredible opportunity for women from all backgrounds (age 16 and over) to not only gain new skills and interest in firefighting, but also to understand and believe that women are capable in any profession.

I wish I had known or been encouraged to do fire service, but in my adolescence this type of job was targeted for men. Although my fitness and age would prevent switching into a career in firefighting, I certainly am keen to join the volunteer fire service in the Yukon.

The training pushed my comfort level; I did things I didn’t think I was capable of doing, and all while being told I could do it. The encouragement to add these skills to your life, moving forward, is certainly inspiring.

My favourite daily quote read by one of the instructors was this: “She needed a hero, so that’s what she became” (author unknown).

For more information about the Ember Fire Academy or about volunteer firefighting in the Yukon, contact the Yukon Fire Marshall at 867-667-8236 or visit http://www. community.gov.yk.ca/protectiveservices/volunteerism_employment.html.

Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

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Wednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 pm Atlin Rec Centre Sat. Sep. 15 Night on the Tarahne 6:00 pm Tarahne Park A Big-Band Era Formal, cocktails and appetizers on the MV Tarahne followed by a Swing dance at the historic Globe Theatre. Both venues will be licensed. 19+ 250-651-7522 Sun. Sep. 16 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 10:00 am St. Martins Anglican Church Sun. Sep. 16 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 am Atlin Christian Centre

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Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

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Sat. Sep. 15 Kluane National Park Management Board Meeting 12:00 pm Jacquot Hall Held in the Elders Room.

Lunch provided and everyone welcome.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door.

Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 867-399-3321 Wednesdays Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 am Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays and Thursdays Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Tuesdays and Wednesdays Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wednesdays Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wednesdays and Fridays AA Carcross Wed. 6:30 pm, Fri. 1:30 pm, Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Sep. 13 CPNP Lunch 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Sep. 13 Sewing Nights 6:30 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu. Sep. 13 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Sat. Sep. 15 Traditional Handgames 1:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Sun. Sep. 16 Co-Ed Skills Day 10:00 am Carcross Learn how to soar over jumps and drops, ride in control down rock rolls, pick your lines, and be smooth through the technical.

Sun. Sep. 16 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 am St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Sun. Sep. 16 Sewing Sessions 12:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Mon. Sep. 17 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Sep. 18 Elders Breakfast 10:00 am Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue. Sep. 18 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 pm CTFN Capacity Building Tue. Sep. 18 Excellence Group 5:00 pm Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building

Tue. Sep. 18 Sports Night 6:00 pm Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue. Sep. 18 Women’s Group 7:00 pm Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

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Sat. Sep. 15 YWIM Cook Shack Sessions 2018 - Elaine Shiman, Kathleen McDade, & Vox Anima Youth Choir 7:30 pm Carmacks Held at Twin Lakes - Free family friendly activities and concerts around the campfire, bring your chair a mug for tea, your instruments!

Meet at the cook shelter. Door prizes and storytellers welcome.

Mon. Sep. 17 Hand Building Pottery Drop In 6:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Basic Tools and materials provided - no instruction provided. Enter through the back door.

Mon. Sep. 17 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon. Sep. 17 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Tue. Sep. 18 Step n Strong 7:00 pm Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520

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Mondays and Wednesdays The Beading Circle 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre. Learn a few basic beading techniques and an appreciation for this timeless art form. Limited to 6 seats.

Until Sat. Sep. 22 The Natural & The Manufactured KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture. Dobbin and Winkler create and present new works that continue their practice of deep listening, research, and correlation with the land, considering the natural environment as an active storyteller, performer, archivist, and foundation to our survival as a species.

Thu. Sep. 13 Jennifer Castle 7:30 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Tickets available at KIAC Fri. Sep. 14 Harmonica George in the Tavern 6:00 pm Westminster Hotel Fri. Sep. 14 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 am Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Sep. 14 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri. Sep. 14 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 pm Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri. Sep. 14 to Sat. Sep. 15 Roberts & Klein in the Lounge 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Fri. Sep. 14 to Wed. Sep. 19 Marc Adamus 18-CF-TP-01 Tombstone Territorial Park Sat. Sep. 15 A Grand Celebration!

7:00 pm Palace Grand Theatre Tickets purchased at the door, Visitor Info Centre in Dawson City, or by calling 993-7210.

Ticket price includes appetizers and cocktail reception.

Sat. Sep. 15 Painting 1:00 pm KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces.

Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat. Sep. 15 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 pm Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat. Sep. 15 to Sun. Sep. 16 The Executives in the Lounge 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel Sun. Sep. 16 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 am St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun. Sep. 16 to Mon. Sep. 17 The Sweet Nuggets in the Lounge 11:00 pm Westminster Hotel

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Tuesdays and Thursdays Shuffleboard 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre Call 994-2375 for more info.

Thu. Sep. 13 Seniors Meeting 1:00 pm Faro Recreation Centre All seniors are welcome to attend! Call 994-2375 for more info.

Thu. Sep. 13 After School Kids Club 3:30 pm Faro Recreation Centre Ages 6-12, snacks, crafts, field trips and lots of fun games. Call 994-2375 for more information.

Fri. Sep. 14 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 pm Del Van Gorder School Sun. Sep. 16 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 am Church of Apostles Sun. Sep. 16 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 am Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue. Sep. 18 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 am Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Tue. Sep. 18 After School Kids Club 3:30 pm Faro Recreation Centre Ages 6-12, snacks, crafts, field trips and lots of fun games. Call 994-2375 for more info.

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Wednesdays Adult Volleyball 6:30 pm St. Elias Community School Wednesdays Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games.

Refreshments.

Thu. Sep. 13 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 am Mun Ku Thu. Sep. 13 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu. Sep. 13 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 pm Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu. Sep. 13 Women’s Circle 5:30 pm Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu. Sep. 13 Adult Soccer 7:30 pm St. Elias Community School Fri. Sep. 14 Story Hour 10:00 am Haines Junction Community Library Sun. Sep. 16 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 am St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 6342943 Tue. Sep. 18 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 pm Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue. Sep. 18 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 pm Takhini Hall Wed. Sep. 19 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 pm St Elias Convention Centre

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MARSH LAKE

Wednesdays Pump Fitness 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu. Sep. 13 Choir 6:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri. Sep. 14 Friday Night Dinner&Drinks 6:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Sep. 15 Bridge club 12:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat. Sep. 15 Knitting Circle 1:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue. Sep. 18 North of 60 Seniors Cafe.

We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue. Sep. 18 Yoga with Richard 5:30 pm Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Fri. Sep. 14 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 pm Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun. Sep. 16 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 am St Mary’s Church (867)6677746 Tue. Sep. 18 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 pm Yukon College Mayo Campus OLD CROW Wed. Sep. 12 to Thu. Sep. 13 Lateral Kindness Workshop Old Crow Community Center To register call 9962265 Thu. Sep. 13 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center Sun. Sep. 16 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 am St. Luke’s Church 867-9935381 Tue. Sep. 18 Gym Night 7:00 pm Old Crow Community Center

TAGISH

Mondays AA - Tagish 7:30 pm Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Tuesdays and Thursdays Carpet Bowling 11:15 am Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wednesdays and Saturdays, Tagish Library 12:00 pm Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wednesdays Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods.

Sat. Sep. 15 OsteoFit 10:00 am Tagish Community Centre Sat. Sep. 15 Pickleball 11:00 am Tagish Community Centre Come try Pickleball, a new sport offered which combines table tennis and regular tennis.

Sun. Sep. 16 Pancake Breakfast with Sunday Morning Trivia: Tagish 9:30 am Tagish Community Centre Third Sunday of every month. September 20th - Trivia Theme is “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?’ 399-3407 recreation@ tagishyukon.org Sun. Sep. 16 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 pm Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 6334903 tagishcc@gmail.com Wed. Sep. 19 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 pm Tagish Community Centre Wed. Sep. 19 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 pm Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca

WATSON LAKE

Mondays-Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Meaghen 5368023 for more info.

Mondays and Thursdays Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tuesdays and Thursdays Body Fit 7:00 pm Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Sat. Sep. 15 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 am Andrea’s Hotel Come out for a relaxing time of inspiration, fun, and encouragement. For more information call Ruth Holt 536-7726 or Ruth Wilkinson at 536-4542” Sun. Sep. 16 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 am St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Tue. Sep. 18 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 pm Town of Watson Lake

HAINES

Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/ Sun 12:30-4:30| #907-766-2545 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Everyone Welcome Swim Haines Community Centre, Mon/Wed/ Fri/Sat. 5:15-6:30 pm| Mon/Wed/Fri 11 am-12:30 pm | Sat. 10 am-12 pm #907766-2666

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Mondays Teslin Lake Bird Observatory Teslin Campground Open at sunrise for 6 Hours. Get up close and personal with a variety of migrating birds while watching the bird banders at work. Park at the large brown cook shelter, follow the adjacent foot trail down to the lakeshore and follow the sign-age.

Wednesdays Seniors Social 10:00 am Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 3354250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Thu. Sep. 13 Badminton Nights 7:00 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@ teslin.ca Fri. Sep. 14 Girls Club 6:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Fri. Sep. 14 Youth Club 8:00 pm Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Sun. Sep. 16 Fall Migration at Teslin Lake 8:00 am Teslin Campground Visit the Teslin Lake Bird Observatory with the Yukon Bird Club. Email envweb@gov. yk.ca for more details.

Tue. Sep. 18 After School Sports K Gr. 4 3:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Tue. Sep. 18 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 pm Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue. Sep. 18 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 pm Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com

Yukon Convention Centre, Coast High Country Inn, 4051-4th Avenue September 28, 6:30 – 9:30 a.m.

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Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Afterschool Outdoor Series 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed. Sep. 12 Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wed. Sep. 12 Rock Band for Teens and Pre-teens 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wed. Sep. 12 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Sep. 13 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Sep. 13 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu. Sep. 13 Fun Science 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Thu. Sep. 13 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri. Sep. 14 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 pm American Legion Fri. Sep. 14 Story Time 12:00 pm Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@ gmail.com Fri. Sep. 14 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 am Chilkat Center For The Arts

Fri. Sep. 14 Touch Base -- Pam, Tracey, Laura 11:00 am Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri. Sep. 14 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat. Sep. 15 Haines Farmers Market 10:00 am Southeast Alaska State Fair Grounds (Harriett Hall) Sat. Sep. 15 Tai Chi 11:00 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun. Sep. 16 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 pm Haines Presbyterian Church Sun. Sep. 16 Sunday Worship 11:00 am Haines Presbyterian Church Mon. Sep. 17 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon. Sep. 17 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 am Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon. Sep. 17 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Sep. 18 Adv. Beginner Tai Chi 7:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Sep. 18 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 am Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Sep. 18 Fun Science 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Tue. Sep. 18 Tai Chi - Beginning 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue. Sep. 18 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 pm Haines Senior Center Wed. Sep. 19 Homework Help 5:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library

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Wed. Sep. 19 Open Mic Nite 10:00 pm Pioneer Bar Wed. Sep. 19 Rock Band for Teens and Pre-teens 4:30 pm Haines Borough Public Library Wed. Sep. 19 Sword Class 6:30 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Until Sat. Nov. 3 Exhibit - “Watershed” Exhibit Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Through a display of artwork from several local artists with deep ties to the Chilkat Valley, “Watershed” 9077662366

SKAGWAY

Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-9832679 for more info.

Mondays & Wednesdays SpinFlex w/ Katherine 6:30 am Skagway Rec. Centre Wed. Sep. 12 Acro Jam 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Wed. Sep. 12 Karaoke Jam 9:00 pm Bonanza Bar & Grill Thu. Sep. 13 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Thu. Sep. 13 Mat Pilates 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate

core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu. Sep. 13 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu. Sep. 13 to Sun. Sep. 16 Mission Objective Outdooors: Skagway Experience Elks Lodge Skagway If you would like to participate email missionobjectiveoutdoors@gmail.com or call (605) 923-8104 Fri. Sep. 14 Dance Night Fridays 9:00 pm Red Onion Saloon Fri. Sep. 14 Friday Night Dance Night 10:00 pm Bonanza Bar & Grill Fri. Sep. 14 SpinYOGA 8:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Sep. 15 Bouncy House Fun Time!

1:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat. Sep. 15 Skagway Garden City Market 3:00 pm Skagway Traditional Council Jewellery, Hot Sauce, Candles, Spices, Lip Balms & Salves and more!

907-612-0267 Sat. Sep. 15 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sat. Sep. 15 Volleyball For Adults 6:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Sun. Sep. 16 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre

Mon. Sep. 17 Hatha Yoga w/SherryALL Levels 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Sep. 17 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Mon. Sep. 17 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Mon. Sep. 17 Roller Hockey For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Sep. 18 Basketball For Adults 7:00 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Tue. Sep. 18 Let it Roll - Hatha Flow with Foam Roller 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue. Sep. 18 Mat Pilates 7:00 am Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tue. Sep. 18 Senior Weights with Dana 10:30 am Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Wed. Sep. 19 Acro Jam 6:30 pm Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade

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RENFORCEMENT MUSCULAIRE Dès le 24 septembre

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The FAMILY LITERACY CENTRE will return to the CANADA GAMES CENTRE September 4, OPEN WEEKDAYS 10am-3pm, CLOSED for lunch 12-12:30pm OPEN SATURDAY’s 10am-2pm Programs are FREE

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YUKON ARCHIVES Archival Gold: Favourites from the Vault

3D Series Design after School Program for Teens.

Open hours Wed to Sun, 1pm to 9pm www.yukonstruct.com info@yukonstruct.com

PLAYING WITH MUSE Exhibi�on closesCREATIVE January 26, 2013 (ACRYLIC PAINTING) withStudio Lillian Loponen Open Sessions

September 15 – 29 >>Every Ceramic Open1:00 Studio Saturday, pm Sessions – 4:00 pm << Sundays to 6pm Regularfrom Price:2:30 $155+gst per hour Member$5 Discount: $135+gst Ages >> Acrylic Pain� ng14+ Open Studio << with Neil Graham POTTERY every LEVEL first and II third Wednesday of with Astrid7Kruse each month to 9pm Wednesdays October 10 session – November 21 $10 per 2 hour Regular price $325 + gst To register call: 867-667-4080 Member discount: $292.50 +gst Email: recep� on@artsunderground.ca 6:30pm – 9:30pm Ages 14+

VISIBLE MENDING

with Vanessa Ægirsdóttir Tuesday November 20 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Regular Price: $70+gst Member Discount: $63+gst Ages 19+

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS with Rebekah Senko

Boys and Girls Club of Yukon

What: : In FreeWhat Teen Drop

Free Teen Drop In Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal

Ages 11 to 18 Free snack and meal When: Tuesdays to Saturdays 3When: PM to 9 PM

Wednesdays to Saturdays Where: 3 PM to 9 PM 306A Alexander Street Look for the big green door!

Where: 306A Alexander Street Registration: Look for the Contact Khoi Truong, ad@bgcyukon.com green door! orbig 867-393-2824 ext. 202 Contact: Web: bgcyukon.com Facebook: bgcyukon Twitter: @bgcyukon

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Yukon Tech Collective Meetup Open hours Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm

Sunday November 25 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Regular price: $100+gst Member discount: $94.50+gst Ages 19+ Supplies include except for sweatshirt.

Appetizers and alcoholic beverages provided

OPEN STUDIO DROP-INS LIFE DRAWING

Sunday October 7 & Sunday October 14, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $5/hr (cash only) Bring your own supplies

UNDERACHIEVERS

(painting club for members) Tuesday, September 18

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT

August 16th – September 22nd

The Natural & The Manufactured 2018 Info/Floe

Josh Winkler & Lindsday Dobbin Curated by Michael McCormak

EVENTS September 13th, 2018

Jennifer Castle

In the KIAC Ballroom Doors 7:30 / Show 8pm

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

CERAMICS

Every Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Every Sunday, 2:30 – 6:00 pm $5/hour (cash only) Clay, glazes and firing sold separately

Programs Arts Underground / Yukon Art Society 867-667-4080 ext 22

August 16th – September 8th

KIAC Members’ Exhibit SOVA Tel: (867) 993-5005 Fax: (867) 993-5838 Website: www.kiac.ca

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Available Light Cinema Sept 1 6 and 1 7 yukon Arts centre

sunday, Sept 1 6 7pm – A Skin So Soft A special presentation with internationally lauded filmmaker, Denis Côté (Montréal, PQ) in attendance for a Q&A. Côté‘s 10th feature film is a careful observation of six body-builders.

In French with English subtitles. Dir. Denis Côte, 2017, PQ, 93 min.

monday, Sept 1 7 6pm – Gurrumul A rare and ethereal musician, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu is regarded as one of the most important artists ever to come out of Australia. His life is movingly captured in this beautiful music documentary. Dir. Paul Damien Williams, 2018, AUS, 96 min.

8pm – Eighth Grade This painfully realistic, coming-of-age indie

comedy hit stars the scene-stealing Elsie Fisher as Kayla a thirteen-year-old who endures the tidal wave of suburban adolescence. Dir. Bo Burnham 2018, USA, 93 min.

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Yukon Legislative Assembly NOTICE OF SITTING Take notice that pursuant to Standing Order 73 of the Yukon Legislative Assembly and being satisfied pursuant to the said Standing Order that the public interest requires that the House shall meet, I appoint 1:00 pm., Monday, October 1, 2018, as the time for such meeting in the Yukon Legislative Assembly Chamber, Whitehorse, Yukon, for the purpose of transacting its business as if it had been duly adjourned to that time.

Dated this 28th day of June 2018.

Nils Clarke, MLA Speaker Yukon Legislative Assembly

September 12, 2018

Active Interest LISTINGS Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays, Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays, Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Mondays & Wednesdays Boxing 7:00 pm Leisure On Lewes Complex Call 335-3831 or email jess_ staffen@yahoo.com for more info.

Mondays & Wednesdays Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Wed. Sep. 12 AB Attack 5:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness This class is all about the core!

Fire up your abs, lower back and glutes to build a stable, stronger and powerful core. Email or call for more info. 334-3479 Wed. Sep. 12 Adult Drop In Gymnastics 7:30 pm Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Whether you’re perfecting your skills, looking for a new work out idea, or trying your first cartwheel, Call 668-4794 for more information. info@polarettes.org Wed. Sep. 12 Dancefit 12:00 pm Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Workout dance rooted in jazz, hip hop and Latin styles will take you away from your stresses. Wednesdays with an extra class on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m Call 633-5245 for more info.

Wed. Sep. 12 Total Body Strength Classes 6:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Learn proper technique & benefit from a total body workout that will leave you fit & strong. Register online.

Wed. Sep. 12 Velocity & Pursuit 4:30 pm Biathlon Range Wed. Sep. 12 Winter is Coming 7:00 pm Chadburn Lake Squirrels are drying mushrooms in the trees. Beavers are caching aspens branches.

Email envweb@gov.yk.ca for more details.

Thu. Sep. 13 Archery 6:00 pm Biathlon Range

Thu. Sep. 13 Buns and Guns 5:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness This is an all strength class, focusing on toning the muscles in your arms and glutes..Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Thu. Sep. 13 Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Thu. Sep. 13 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Thu. Sep. 13 Muay Thai 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Thu. Sep. 13 Pilates for Men 6:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Strengthen and lengthen all the muscle groups throughout the body, focusing on those in powerhouse core area. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Fri. Sep. 14 COBRA FS 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Fri. Sep. 14 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 pm Golden Horn Elementary Fri. Sep. 14 Ladies Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Fri. Sep. 14 Pilates 5:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Pilates class is an intense core class that will make you sweat and burn calories. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

Fri. Sep. 14 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 am Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Call 633-5245 for more info.

Sat. Sep. 15 PiYo 10:00 am Long Lean Mean Fitness PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, corefirming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. Register online.

Sat. Sep. 15 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 am Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Call 633-5245 for more info.

Sun. Sep. 16 38th Annual Terry Fox Run 1:00 pm Rotary Peace Park Suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/ strollers not suitable for rollerblades. Dogs on leash welcome. Route distance: 5km Help support a true Canadian hero`s legacy fighting cancer

Wellness LISTINGS Wed. Sep. 12 The Counselling Drop-In Clinic 10:00 am Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Wednesday from 10am - 4pm.

Wed. Sep. 12 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 am Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed. Sep. 12 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed. Sep. 12 Sharing Circles 5:00 pm Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Men only, Dinner provided Call 633-7688 Wed. Sep. 12 SomaNidra 8-week series 5:15 pm Whitehorse, Yukon Nourish your nervous system and replenish stores of energy to support you in your life. Register online.

Wed. Sep. 12 Booster Shot Meditation 5:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga A short meditation session gets right to the point and provides a space to de-stress after the workday. No experience needed, great for both disciplined and easilydistracted participants!

Wed. Sep. 12 The Alzheimer/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group 7:00 pm Copper Ridge Place A group for family or friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Joanne 668-7713.

Thu. Sep. 13 Mindfulness for Families 6:30 pm LDAY Centre for Learning 5 classes is for parents and children (8 yrs +) who want to learn more about what Mindfulness is, a light snack is provided. To register call 668-5167 or email ed@ldayukon.com.

Thu. Sep. 13 Acrojam! 7:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Acroyoga is a collaborative yoga practice that mixes yoga with acrobatics.

Sun. Sep. 16 Carcross Kickboxing 12:30 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Sep. 16 Carcross Kids Kickboxing 11:30 am N60 Combative Arts Sun. Sep. 16 COBRA FS 8:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Sep. 16 Ladies Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Sun. Sep. 16 Pre School Martial Arts 3:30 pm N60 Combative Arts Mon. Sep. 17 Cardio Conditioning 6:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Beginner or seasoned pro’s will benefit from this multi-level, individually challenging class. Email or call for more info.

334-3479 Mon. Sep. 17 PiYo 5:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, corefirming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. Register online.

Tue. Sep. 18 Archery 6:00 pm Biathlon Range Tue. Sep. 18 Barre 5:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Barre combines Pilates, yoga and ballet moves to give you beautiful, sculpted, lean muscles-without the impact from other fitness classes. Please register online Tue. Sep. 18 Grappling 6:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Sep. 18 Insanity Live - Mornings 6:00 am Peak Fitness Get ready to unleash your inner athlete and reach your personal best—because progress starts outside your comfort zone. 6 Weeks Tue. Sep. 18 Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Sep. 18 Muay Thai 7:00 pm N60 Combative Arts Tue. Sep. 18 Pilates 6:15 pm Long Lean Mean Fitness Pilates class is an intense core class that will make you sweat and burn calories. Register online or call 334-3479 for more information.

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Thu. Sep. 13 Heated Flow Yoga 7:15 pm Breath of Life Collective Develop heat in the body to make you sweat and detoxify while calming the mind. Open to all levels, Call 332-3569 or email thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com to register.

Fri. Sep. 14 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri. Sep. 14 Prenatal Yoga 4:15 pm Breath of Life Collective Help get through a pregnancy with minimal discomfort and it also helps the birth and post-delivery stages. Email for more information thebreathoflifestudio@gmail.com Fri. Sep. 14 Hatha Flow 5:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Suitable for all levels including those with some yoga experience. Call 334-8599 or email rootedtreemassage@gmail.com to register Fri. Sep. 14 Yarn Yoga 7:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga 30 minutes of yoga, an hour of crochet/knitting, and then more yoga! Suitable for beginners in crafting and in yoga. Call 334-8599 for more information. rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Sat. Sep. 15 Saturday Drop-in Yoga with Sabu 10:00 am Grace Space These classes are all levels and open to everyone. This is a great opportunity to come practice Yoga with an experienced and dedicated teacher! If you have questions please call 335-2457.

Sat. Sep. 15 Yin Yoga & Foam Rolling 10:00 am Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Yin yoga is a gentle, quiet practice suitable for all levels. Foam rollers and/ or balls will be used for self-massage & myofascial release. Email rootedtreemassage@gmail.com for more information.

Sat. Sep. 15 Red Tara Practice 12:30 pm VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sat. Sep. 15 Essential Oils as Medicine 1:30 pm 7th Ray Healing Create a headache roll on and a cleaning solution so you can walk away with

Assemblée législative du Yukon AVIS DES SÉANCES

Veuillez prendre note que, conformément à l’article 73 du Règlement de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon et étant convaincu que, conformément au Règlement, l’intérêt public commande que la Chambre se réunisse, je désigne la journée du lundi 1 octobre 2018, à 13 h, dans la Chambre de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon, à Whitehorse, au Yukon, pour la tenue d’une telle réunion, afin que celle-ci poursuive ses travaux comme si elle avait été dûment ajournée à ce moment.

Le 28 juin 2018.

Nils Clarke, membre de l’Assemblée législative Président Assemblée législative du Yukon

some healthy products. Call 334-9605 or email info@7thraystudio.com for more info.

Sat. Sep. 15 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 pm Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Sun. Sep. 16 Restorative Yoga 10:30 am Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Sun. Sep. 16 Gentle Yoga 12:30 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga For the all ages, the stiff and the recovering bodies of life. Everyone welcome Beginners encouraged! Call or email to register. 3348599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Mon. Sep. 17 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 pm Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon. Sep. 17 Shamata Meditation 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon. Sep. 17 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 pm White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon. Sep. 17 Diabetes Wellness Series 6:00 pm Canada Games Centre Topics including selfmanagement, medications, self-monitoring, healthy eating and activity strategies. To register, call 6678733.

Mon. Sep. 17 Hospice Walking Group 6:00 pm Whitehorse Millennium Trail In this Walking Group you are invited to share some of your grief experience or simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others who are grieving. Hospice volunteers accompany participants and walk at an easy pace around the Millennium Trail. Call 667-7429 for more information. 667-7429 info@ hospiceyukon.net Mon. Sep. 17 Meditate, Rest, and Restore 6:00 pm Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Each week we will practice a different style of meditation in order to introduce you to the variety of meditation options available. Email rootedtreemassage@gmail.com for more info.

Mon. Sep. 17 Hospice Walking Group 6:30 pm S.S.Klondike An opportunity to share your grief experience, or simply enjoy nature and the companionship of others who are grieving.

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Play-fighting for fun

Learn how to fall and how to take a slap (and do it safely) in a theatre workshop on September 15 at the Alpine Bakery

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’ve been there, watching a play when it happens. A sharp staccato rings out as the actor’s hand makes contact with their partner’s face onstage, and audience members grimace in sympathy, knowing that the fake slap made real contact. Usually the actor fights through the pain and tears to complete the scene before (in my imagination) going backstage to yell at their co-star. That’s not how it should play out and with some training, overall performances can improve as well, according to Open Pit Theatre artistic director Geneviève Doyon, who is hosting stage director and fight choreographer Kevin Robinson, from Toronto, for a workshop.

“We thought, What sort of workshop can we offer that’s different and inclusive?” Doyon said.

“It’s really different. In my time here [in the Yukon], nothing like this has been offered.

“It’s learning how to fall, how to take a slap. Learning how to do it safely.”

The day will be broken into two separate workshops—an intro to un-

armed physicality, in the morning, and a second workshop dedicated to cinematographers, in the afternoon. The direction and skill needed to produce realistic-looking fights depends on the skills of both actors and those working the camera, according to Doyon.

“The filmmakers’ workshop is an extra for industry people or maybe Yukoners interested in the 48 Hour Film Festival,” she said.

“Actors have a big part to play, but cinematographers have a big influence on how it’s shot, with angles and framing.”

Doyon took performance fight training while in theatre school, and from her experience there are benefits to the overall acting performance when someone has taken that specialized training.

“When you do heightened physicality training, you have to be really present and aware of your partner, or something can go wrong.

You can transfer that because if you are 100 per cent present, you can be better with regular scenes.

“It’s another tool in your toolbox. It’s tips and tricks that can

Toronto-based stage director and violence choreographer Kevin Robinson will be teaching workshops in Whitehorse, hosted

by Open Pit Theatre. Robinson has multiple stunt acting performances and director/fight choreography credits on stage and screen

make a you a better performer— not just in fighting, but [they] can help make other things look more real.”

The workshops will cater to all levels of experience, which is one of Robinson’s strengths. Doyon explains that he is able to cater to a number of different levels in the workshops, so that participants are all working on different activities that are tailored to their skills. As well, the camera workshop doesn’t require high-tech equipment, and those interested in using tablets or phones, to film, can also participate.

But at the end of the day, it’s an opportunity to learn some fun, active acting tools that haven’t been offered in the territory recently.

“We all liked play-fighting as kids,” she said. “It’s a good way to access fun, which can be lost. Right before you go on stage, directors will say, ‘Have fun.’”

The workshop will take place on September 15 at the Alpine Bakery.

Participants are asked to register in advance and can do so by visiting their website at http://openp.it/.

For more information, contact Jessica Hickman at jessica@openp.it.

Danny Macdonald is the editor of What’s Up Yukon. He is a lifelong Yukoner who is active in sports, community organizations and the Yukon’s events scene.

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North meets South

Halin de Repentigny’s “Homestay” – Keep the Fire Burning gallery will be at the Old Fire Hall from September 14 to 16

by Danny Macdonald

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volution and expansion are the words to describe the next steps in Halin de Repentigny’s 40-plus-years journey as a northern artist. His upcoming gallery showcase, “Homestay” Keep the Fire Burning, in September, will continue his depictions of northern lifestyles. It’s a collection of all new work that he painted last winter in Dawson City.

Wintering in the North was a departure from his normal routine, as de Repentigny has regularly wintered in Argentina over the past decade. This winter was a chance to help his new wife understand where his inspiration came from and provided the opportunity to spend time painting based on their activities. it’s the

first time in a while people will see his paintings with snow on them, de Repentigny chuckled.

“My new wife wanted to experience the winter,” he explained.

“I wanted to experience with my new wife the other side of me.

“We got out trapping and snowshoeing. We got up to Moosehide.

It’s very northern. Northern lifestyles.”

He tries to hold a gallery in Whitehorse every two years, to display his new works for the numerous fans he’s acquired over the years. But he’s working to expand beyond his traditional supporters and has big plans for 2020 when he has secured gallery shows in

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Victoria, at the Madrona Gallery; and in Whistler, at the Adele Campbell Gallery.

“I’m starting to put my footprint in Vancouver,” de Repentigny said. “It’s a new audience ... you have to establish yourself again and make a name for yourself.”

De Repentigny believes he isn’t a regular artist, but appreciates that those galleries believe in him and his work. And support his growth and evolution over the years. He’s a firm believer in changing your style and methods.

“Some artists stick to gigs that work,” he said. “I believe in painting whatever style you want. If it’s a good painting, it’s a good painting.

“You’ve got to evolve. That’s what those galleries down south saw. I’m evolving and I paint better than I did twenty years ago.”

Part of that is from his experience in Argentina and their use of colour. The palette they have is different and he’s used that experience to evolve his palette and use of colours.

The gallery runs from September 14 to 16. De Repentigny’s collection of paintings, created during his winter in Dawson, exceeds the available space, so they plan to make additional paintings available through private showings after the show. For more information on the show and private showings, contact his agent, Susan Stanley, by email at susan@ theartistproj.com.

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